Men’s remains recovered in open water on sixth day of search since boat carrying up to 750 people sank

Greek authorities have retrieved a further three bodies in open waters near the spot where a fishing trawler packed with Europe-bound migrants sank last week.

The bodies – all men – were recovered late on Monday, the sixth day of a search and rescue operation in the area, raising the official death toll to 81.

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